What eye pieces and accessories for 10" Collapsible Skywatcher DOB?

[kaotic]

Hi there,

I have decided to buy a 10" Collapsible Skywatcher DOB and I was hoping that some of you could point in the direction of what eye pieces and/or accessories I should look at buying.

Can you please provide a link to the product also so I can make sure I get the right thing

I am a newbie to this so any info you could give would be great!

[dannat (Daniel)]

10" focal length s f5, 1200mm one good wide field anywhere from 19-26mm I prefer the 19 & more magnification but others will prefer 26.
Then something around 9mm to zoom in more

What price range r u looking at <100, 100-200, 200-300, 300+????

[koputai (Jason)]

If you're buying it from a retailer, then you will get a selection of basic eyepieces with it. Just use those for a while so you will get an idea of what you want.

Cheers,
Jason.

[mr bruess]

Just use the budget andrews GSO widefield eyepieces and later on you can progress to the televue panoptics and naglers.

[ArcaneMagik (Craig)]

Do you wear eyeglasses?
What targets do you really want to focus on?
What eyepiece will be coming with the scope if any?
How much are you comfortable paying per eyepiece

As a budget eyepiece collector, GSO Superviews are great eyepieces for their price. Same with TMB planetaries. I know I should get some more high quality eyepieces for my 12" but I can't afford them on a student's incoming.

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Originally Posted by koputai

If you're buying it from a retailer, then you will get a selection of basic eyepieces with it. Just use those for a while so you will get an idea of what you want.

Cheers,
Jason.

Very sound advice indeed. And when you do want to upgrade, go to a star party to check out other people's eyepieces - nothing like seeing what different eps do before you invest.

[Brian W (Brian)]

Alright heres my suggestions;

(1) a stool that will allow you to observe while sitting.
(2) some swear by them some swear at them but I love my pirates eye patch.
(3) does it come with a light shroud, if not then get or make one.
(4) Stellarium software
(5) a really really really dark site.
Brian

[Snorbak (Matt)]

I have the same scope (since Jan 2011) & believe me, I have done as much research on EP's as any sane person should. I bought some cheaper Orion Expanse EP's due to impatience & not wanting to waste money on expensive EP's that may have not been appropriate for my scope.
I have since come to the conclusion that Televue are the way to go, they cost a bit, but in the long term, I believe will a good investment.
I decided on the following; a Panoptic 24mm (due to weight considerations) & a Nagler 13mm & 7mm.
I don't require glasses to view so the shorter eye relief is not a problem.
I must add that I have only decided to buy them this week so I can't give you any info on what they are like.

Here is a good link to help you decide on focal length & field of view of EP's: http://www.televue.com/engine/TV3_page.asp?id=89

Regards,

Matt

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

The EPs that come with scopes in longer FLs (15mm and longer) are not horrible. I did almost all of the Messiers with a 25mm stock plossl. Shorter than 15mm they are not so good. So get some observing under your belt with the stock ones then go and get some nice ones. The 24mm Pan is the king of eyepieces IMHO, just a beautiful bit of kit and less $$$ than a lot. For the shorter focal lengths, hold out until there is more on the new Delos range, especially if you wear glasses.

Malcolm

[FNQ_View (Mick)]

As suggested previously, attend a few starparties - especially with your 'scope. that way some nice fellow astronomers will allow you to try their EPs with your scope - A " Try before you buy" so to speak.

I have a skywatcher 8" scope, and I find my most used eyepiece is ( nomex underwear on ) a Vixen 8-24mm zoom plossl.

Being a zoom EP, it doesn't have as flat a field as a fixed length EP, and the contrast is also better with a fixed length EP. But for sheer convenience it is hard to beat.